Zip 92561 (Mountain Center, CA) Cost of Living


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Mountain Center cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Mountain Center (zip 92561), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for California.

Zip 92561 (Mountain Center, CA)

Housing costs in Mountain Center?
A typical home costs $521,700, which is 54.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.9% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mountain Center costs $1,420 per month, which is 34.0% cheaper than the national average of $2,150 and 23.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,750.

Can I afford Mountain Center?
To live comfortably in Mountain Center (zip 92561), California, a minimum annual income of $100,080 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mountain Center?
The cost of living in 92561 Mountain Center, CA is slightly higher than the national average. The overall cost of goods and services are 8% higher than the national average, which includes housing costs that are around 10% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses, groceries, and utilities tend to be at or slightly above the national median. With a median home price of $500,000, it can be difficult for those with lower incomes to afford housing in this area. To offset these higher costs, there are many recreational activities available in the area that do not require a large amount of money such as hiking trails and beautiful natural views.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMountain CenterCaliforniaUnited States
  131.2149.9100.0
  100.7105.1100
  91.998.3100.0
  165.3234.8100.0
  $521,700$733,500$338,100
  108.5%102.4%100.0%
  149.2133.1100.0
  110.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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